McGovern rises as Nixon doubts endure in 1972 race
The piece weighs McGovern’s four primary sweep and rising momentum against possible nominees Humphrey Wallace and the impact on a 1972 Nixon race. It criticizes McGovern’s defense cuts and Vietnam stance while noting his Wall Street Journal ad as populist tactics. It questions Humphrey’s desperation and Wallace’s spoiler role.
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George McGovern
Democratic Party
Hubert Humphrey
George Wallace
Hubert
Wallace
Humphrey
McGovern
Eugene McCarthy
Robert Kennedy
U. S
Vietnam
Wall Street Journal
Bible of
Nixon
Public Records Price Tag Draws Fire in West Virginia
A West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles practice draws criticism for selling public information. The piece notes a $15 fee to obtain the quarterly report listing Mercer County vehicle registrations. Critics call for budget balance and public access reform.
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Department of State
West Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicle Department
Mercer County
West Virginia
Television fails to clarify 1972 presidential race says experts
The piece argues TV coverage leaves voters confused as Democratic contenders debate with little clear policy. it notes McGovern leads the field, Humphrey lagging, and calls for Humphrey to present concrete plans. It contrasts Democratic disorganization with Republicans building a stronger nationwide party under Nixon, while cautioning against overpoliticizing presidential diplomacy.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Buckley on Angela Davis trial and justice versus revolution
William F Buckley Jr critiques the Angela Davis Not Guilty verdict arguing the system favors revolutionaries and that external world opinion influenced juries. He questions whether justice is political and notes Howard Moore's comments about a worldwide movement shaping outcomes.
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Bobby Seale
Angela Davis
Miss Davis
Kingman Brewster
Yale
Connecticut
Mr. Brewster
Howard
Poland's Gierek backs detente as Warsaw builds for Nixon visit
In closed party talks Edward Gierek urges Moscow to soften U S policy as Poland nudges detente. The Polish leadership toasts Nixon's visit while promoting economic reform and inward focus, signaling potential doctrinal shifts and increased East European readiness for West ties.
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Warsaw
Nixon
North Vietnam
Poland
Community Party
Moscow
Hanoi
Edward Gierek
Soviet Union
U. S
Haiphong Harbor
Gierek
Vietnam
Kremlin
Leonid Brezhnev
White House
Soviet Bloc
U.S
Communist Party
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Europe
West
Useless But Interesting Crosby Oscar Returned
A stolen Bing Crosby Oscar has been recovered and is described as nonhockable. The quirky note frames the recovery as a curiosity rather than a major prize. The piece then pivots to a reflection on aging and sensitivity to pain.
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Nixon
Miss Davis
Bing Crosby
Nixon Brezhnev Talks Led to Peace Pact and Candid Notes
The Nixon Brezhnev meetings produced a 12 point pact to reduce tensions and avert war. Nixon drafted the language and noted painstakingly the bargaining hours while Brezhnev was a wary but trusted partner. He left Moscow exhausted yet confident a lasting peace could follow.
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Washington
Nixon
Leonid Brezhnev
Kremlin
Brezhnev
U. S
Russia
Moscow
Leningrad
Adrei Grechko
Grechko
Lyndon Johnson
Henry Kissinger
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Hyman Rickover
Paul Harvey on skills and American education
The piece argues that the United States overemphasized liberal education over practical skills, citing John Dewey and Agnew. It notes 1.5 million graduates lacking marketable skills, 28 billion spent for potential failure, and for decades professors tested industrial arts to align schooling with job opportunities. It warns against sacrificing liberal arts and calls for balanced training for doers.
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John Dewey
United States
Dewey
Agnew
American Assn
University of Illinois
Ohio State University
Berkeley
MIT
Senate Banter and Protest Notes
A jumble of political quips and anecdotes covers Nixon’s Russia trip, Yippie protests, aging voters, and Senate chairmanships. Mentions include Senator Soaper and the Wednesday Club, electronic library alarms, and pipe smoking contests. Hugh Scott and Mike Mansfield discuss China.
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Hugh Scott
Mike Mansfield
China
East
Senate
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Vorer
Jack Anderson
Paul Harvey
Soaper
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